Mayor William Roth delivered his State of the City Address Monday
When it comes to the dark cloud of city finances, Mayor William Roth can see the silver lining. At Monday's State of the City Address, held at the Fairlawn Hilton, Roth said revenues for 2011 were up 6.2 percent higher than 2010, which puts the city back on 2008, pre-recession levels. "This is very good for our city," Roth said. "Finances are a roller coaster for a lot of cities, so we're very pleased." In terms of saving the city money, Roth announced he was able to renegotiate contracts with city unions that have a zero percent increase in health care benefits. This will save the city $110,000, he said. "Having no increase in these times is something we're fortunate to have," he said. "(Normally) it's approximately 11 percent of the city…
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Not sure what to do this weekend? Here are some ideas.
It’s Thursday, and you have no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and bars/restaurants/shops to explore. 1. TRI-C JAZZFEST: KICKOFF DAY Where/When: Tower City Center, 230 W. Huron Rd., Cleveland; today at 5 p.m. Why Go: The 32nd annual Jazzfest begins today and goes through May 8. This Mardi Gras Parade is a free event. At 7 p.m., head over to the House of Blues to hear Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. And check out this schedule of performances for the rest of your weekend. Price: $25 for Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. 2. PARTY WITH A ROCK STAR Where/When: 750ml Wines, 2287 W. Market St., Akron; Friday…
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Dave Wilson
4:25 pm on Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Smithereens postponed their show scheduled for Friday at The Tangier until June. Have no fear; you can Party with a Rock Star at 750 ml Wines instead. more ›